Name of code
Netiquette
Originator of code
Niederösterreichische Nachrichten
Country
Austria
Original language
German
Year of creation
2020
Type of code
Media users
Main frame of accountability
Public
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The Netiquette of the Niederösterreichische Nachrichten (Austrian newspaper) sets out voluntary guidelines to ensure fair and respectful discussion beneath its articles. Users are expected to maintain a polite tone, argue factually and avoid any form of discrimination, as well as threats, incitement to violence or other unlawful content. Commercial advertising, spam, political campaigning, foreign-language posts and external links are not permitted. Contributions that violate these principles may be removed without further explanation.
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